Politics/Govt

Garcia appointed to Committee on Homeland Security

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security, marking his third committee assignment since entering office in May, officials announced Thursday.  “As a former

Garcia shares first 60 days in Congress

From public safety to possible stimulus checks and the future of schools reopening, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, provided Thursday a recap of his first 60 days in office with

Assemblyman Lackey hospitalized due to COVID-19

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, has been hospitalized since Sunday for COVID-19 complications, according to a statement released by his staff via Twitter on Wednesday. “He is in excellent treatment at

SCV lawmakers respond to passage of ACA5

Come November, California voters will decide whether to repeal the state’s 24-year-old ban on affirmative action at the ballot box after lawmakers, including all four local elected legislators, approved the

Garcia receives House committee assignments

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday he has received his House committee assignments.  The congressman, who joined the House in mid-May as California’s 25th Congressional District representative, will serve

Board, sheriff argue over policy changes, delays

A Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors motion aimed at crisis response drew mixed reviews at Tuesday’s meeting, while supervisors delayed a vote aimed at changing use-of-force policy for police